Voting is at the foundation of American citizenship. It is no wonder why extending the right to vote has been so morally and politically charged throughout the history of this country, and we continue to see efforts cloaked in Christian nationalism that would undermine equality.
BJC Operations Assistant Devin Withrow will lead a plenary session titled “Christian Nationalism and the Need for Local Action” at the 2024 Secular Student Alliance National Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas.
BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler will deliver a sermon for St. John’s Baptist Church’s morning worship service and then she will lead a presentation on Christian nationalism later in the evening.
When former President Donald Trump announced during Holy Week that he was endorsing the “God Bless the USA” Bible, the reaction was swift. But, beyond the punchlines and the obvious concerns, Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman discuss why the video is concerning to our current political moment and the continued rise of Christian nationalism. Not all examples are this obvious – what does this mean to those important conversations?
Get a first-hand account of attending the State of the Union address on this episode. Amanda Tyler talks with Holly Hollman about her experience, providing a new way to think about who represents our country in the room during the president’s address. She shares about her invitation and various discussions with members of Congress about Christian nationalism. Plus, if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to serve your country by working at a polling place on Election Day, hear about Amanda’s experience in Texas and how you can do the same, helping to ensure free and fair elections for our representatives in D.C.
BJC Communications Director Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons will be speaking about Christian nationalism and its connection to historical white supremacy within American religion at Christ Congressional Church in Silver Spring, Maryland.
What is the cost of speaking out against Christian nationalism? In this episode, Amanda Tyler talks with Rob Reiner and Dan Partland, two people behind a new film that discusses the dangers of Christian nationalism to the country, to the faith, and to pluralism. They share candidly about what they learned while making “God & Country,” the cost for Christians who are speaking out against the political ideology, and what new conversations they are hoping to create with this film.
Director of Strategic Partnerships Rev. Dr. Dan Hamil will lead a workshop on the dangers of Christian nationalism at an American Baptist Association Ministers Council Retreat in Northern California.
Lisa Jacob is the North Texas Organizer for the Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign, providing on-the-ground coordination and leadership to pilot this local organizing project.
Get an inside look at the U.S. House of Representatives and the challenges of Christian nationalism in this week’s episode. Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman take you behind-the-scenes of Amanda’s testimony to Congress, held on the same day lawmakers elected Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., to be Speaker of the House. They share key moments from the hearing on religious freedom around the world, including a powerful moment with Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla. Plus, they discuss troubling statements from Speaker Johnson, his embrace of Christian nationalism, and how he might navigate his new role.
BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler will be speaking about the threat of Christian nationalism at the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Community Forum in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler will be speaking to attendees of the National Gamaliel Religious Leaders Conference in Nashville, Tennessee about the serious threat of white Christian nationalism and how to mobilize against it.
Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.
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Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.